Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing turned over by Castres Donnacha Ryan was left on the bench for Racing 92 having made his return last week, and his wait for a victory with the French … Rugby • 10 Dec 17
'It would be a disaster if he were to leave Munster' Donal Lenihan says Irish rugby can forget about making an impact at the World Cup next year if "born leader" Peter O'Mahony is allowed to … Rugby • 05 Dec 17
Irish abroad: Ryan's Racing bow ends in defeat Donnacha Ryan finally made his bow for Racing 92, but it ended in a 27-17 Top 14 defeat to Stade Francais. Rugby • 03 Dec 17
'It means everything' - Ryan savours Thomond swansong Donnacha Ryan soaked up his final game at Thomond Park on Saturday evening, and summed up his years in the Munster red with one simple … Rugby • 21 May 17
Quinlan: Cian Healy unlucky not to make Lions cut When the dust settles on Warren Gatland's Lions selection, Alan Quinlan feels Ireland can be pleased with a representation of 11 players for the tour … Rugby • 19 Apr 17
The Joe Schmidt Interview: Never say never for Ryan Joe Schmidt will be disappointed if Donnacha Ryan moves to Racing 92 but says he can "never say never" about the second row's Ireland prospects. Rugby • 18 Apr 17
Conor Murray in race against time to face Saracens Conor Murray has emerged as a major doubt for Munster's Champions Cup semi-final against Saracens in Dublin next week. Rugby • 11 Apr 17
Bleyendaal, Ryan & Stander worries for Munster Munster are sweating on the availability of Tyler Bleyendaal and Donnacha Ryan for the Champions Cup semi-final showdown with Saracens in two weeks' time. Rugby • 10 Apr 17
Downey stunned by IRFU decision to let Ryan go Former Munster and Ireland centre James Downey has been left perplexed by the decision of the IRFU to not offer a new centralised contract to … Rugby • 31 Mar 17
Ward: IRFU wrong to show Donnacha Ryan the door The decision not to award Munster's Donnacha Ryan a new centralised contract highlights an inconsistent approach by the IRFU, according to Tony Ward. Rugby • 28 Mar 17
Erasmus laments potential departure of stalwart Ryan Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says Racing 92 have offered a much better deal for Donnacha Ryan and says the province would be losing … Rugby • 27 Mar 17
Donnacha Ryan set for shock Racing 92 switch – report Munster and Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan is poised to complete a shock move to French club Racing 92, according to a report in today's Irish … Rugby • 25 Mar 17
Nine-try Ireland demolish feeble Italy in Rome CJ Stander and substitute Craig Gilroy both claimed hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from last weekend's RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland with a nine-try … Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
Corkery 'disappointed' by Van der Flier exclusion Former Ireland international David Corkery says he is 'disappointed' by Joe Schmidt's decision to name an unchanged back row against Italy this weekend. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Healy and Ryan start for Ireland against Italy Cian Healy and Donnacha Ryan have both been named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland team to take on Italy in Saturday's Six Nations clash at the … Six Nations • 10 Feb 17
Van der Flier set for 'massive' All Blacks Test It’s not a headache Joe Schmidt would have complained about but the absence of Peter O’Mahony, Iain Henderson and Sean O’Brien makes his selection for … Rugby • 31 Oct 16
Ryan: Ireland must learn to live without O'Connell Ireland cannot "copy and paste" former captain Paul O'Connell's talismanic traits into their Six Nations campaign, according to Donnacha Ryan. Six Nations • 04 Feb 16
Ryan reveals the positive influence of McIlroy Donnacha Ryan has revealed the inspiration the Ireland squad takes from other Irish sports stars, while also paying tribute to Paul O’Connell, ahead of their … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 15
Earls to miss four months with knee injury Munster and Ireland utility back Keith Earls has been ruled out for four months with a patellar tendon injury sustained during pre-season. Rugby • 01 Oct 14
Donnacha Ryan facing up to six months on sidelines Donnacha Ryan will miss Ireland's autumn internationals and possibly the 2015 Six Nations campaign after Munster announced the lock will undergo toe surgery. Rugby • 24 Sep 14
O'Mahony expected to be fit for Munster Munster may have to plan without Donnacha Ryan for their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Toulouse on Saturday, but expect Peter O’Mahony to be fit. Rugby • 01 Apr 14
Ryan pens new Munster deal, Laulala confirms exit Munster's Donnacha Ryan has signed a new three-year contract that will see him remain with the province until June 2017. Rugby • 15 Dec 13
Jones ruled out of clash with Glasgow Felix Jones has been ruled out of Munster's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Glasgow Warriors next Friday night due to an ankle sprain suffered in the … Rugby • 21 Oct 13
Sexton and Ryan rated 50/50 to face France Jonathan Sexton and Donnacha Ryan are rated as having a 50/50 chance of playing against France in the RBS 6 Nations on Saturday week. Six Nations • 28 Feb 13
Injury boost for Ireland with Gilroy and Ryan Craig Gilroy and Donnacha Ryan have provided Ireland with a boost after scans showed injuries picked up in Sunday’s defeat to Scotland are not serious. Six Nations • 25 Feb 13
